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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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